LOL! I know what you mean! If I am practicing a really hard tune (or a new one that I don't know) then sometimes I find myself forgeting to take a breath at all and I'll blow and no air will come out! Or I start feeling light-headed with spots before my eyes!
Though I admit to being jealous of the fact that my brother can tuck his tin whistle into his pocket and take it everywhere. Even small stringed instruments aren't THAT portable...
What are you guys playing?
Especially since on the CD they're playing guitar and fiddle...the CD guys are breathing already!